Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in the daily kitchen operations including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control, and sanitation. Oversees the activities of the kitchen staff and monitors food production and presentation. Being a Sous Chef resolves operational issues. Performs quality checks on ingredients and prepared dishes. Additionally, Sous Chef complies with all safety and food sanitation laws and regulations. Supervises, trains, and mentors staff. May require an associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to an executive chef. The Sous Chef supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Sous Chef typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
TORC restaurant in Napa is in search of a highly skilled SOUS CHEF to join our team.
Passionate, knowledgeable, minimum 3 years fine dining experience, with 1 year in a management position preferred. Must be a motivated self starter, capable to work fish, meat and garde manger stations, work neatly and organized, with respect to products and the profession. Must be proficient in butchering of whole animals and fish and contemporary sauce making techniques. Must be willing to learn new/different techniques and standards.
Candidates must be able to accurately and efficiently work full service shifts as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking.
Responsibilities include:
Running the line and ensuring a quality service
Daily food purchasing, inventorying and organizing of prep
Prep work and maintenance of quality standards
Communicating clearly with managers, kitchen and front of house staff
Ability to lift 60 lbs and to work in a standing position for long periods of time
Scheduling and mentoring of Chef de Parties, prep cooks and dish staff
Conversational Spanish is preferred. Must have a flexible schedule.
Interested applicants please submit your resume with current references